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WNZ 3517

1999 Mercedes-benz S 430

Maroon Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,467 mi
Last recorded74,467 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430101,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 3517
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS 430
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 74,467 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 72,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 71,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,454 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 66,367 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,387 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,579 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brakes pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,534 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,282 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,115 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,785 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S 430?

Based on 11,736 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 663
Brake pipe excessively corroded 268
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 225
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 210
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WNZ 3517 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 in Maroon with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 101,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S 430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 663 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WNZ 3517, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz S 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WNZ 3517 registered?

WNZ 3517 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz S 430, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is WNZ 3517 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNZ 3517 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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